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Another bad week for me, thanks to a lot of good teams losing. I went just 5-8 in week 10.

Thursday Night Football

Indianapolis @ Tennessee: Both teams are coming off bad losses. The Colts got absolutely man handled by the Rams at home, while the Titans gave the Jags their first win of the season. Tennessee will be without starting quarterback Jake Locker, something that isn’t new for this team, and have a very up and down run game. As for the Colts, Andrew Luck had maybe his worst game of his young career, and has shown bounce back ability. For that reason alone, give me the road team in this one. INDY WINS

1PM Sunday Games

New York Jets @ Buffalo: The Jets don’t seem to like winning or losing two games in a row, but I see their first win streak of the season coming. They’re rested off the bye against a Bills team that didn’t look good in EJ Manuel’s return. I just think New York is poised to take that next step. And to do that, they have to beat their bottom-dwelling division foes. NEW YORK WINS

Baltimore @ Chicago: The Ravens looked a little more like the championship squad they were last season last week. While the Bears will be without Jay Cutler and Lance Briggs coming off a two-point loss to Detroit. I know this is a home game for the Bears, but I think Ray Rice can finally have a good game against Chicago, whose defense hasn’t been spectacular after a strong 3-0 start. BALTIMORE WINS

Cleveland @ Cincinnati: It’s a key AFC North match-up as the Browns look to stay relevant in the wild card chase, and with the Bengals looking to keep their two game lead. Cincy needs Andy Dalton to play more like he did during their 4 game win streak, and less like the turnover prone guy he’s been their last two defeats. The Browns have been up and down, and yet are still tied for 2nd with the Ravens. I think the Bengals defense makes plays to get them back in the win column. CINCY WINS

Oakland @ Houston: The Raiders haven’t looked good the last couple of weeks. Terrelle Pryor is a mobile QB, but he hasn’t looked great throwing or running of late, and that’s not going to get it done. As for the Texans, they haven’t looked good since week 2. But Case Keenum has impressed me in his 3 starts, and I think he can get this ship back on track. I also like what I saw from JJ Watt a week ago. HOUSTON WINS

Arizona @ Jacksonville: The Jags finally got a win, and against a decent Titans squad. And the Cardinals are much improved from their 5 win season a year ago. Arizona’s defense is going to give Jacksonville fits, and I think it will result in turnovers. ARIZONA WINS

Washington @ Philadelphia: This is a big game for both teams. The Eagles are looking to make a statement and break a 1st place tie for first, while the struggling Reskins are just hoping to stay out of last place. Nick Foles has taken the starting job and ran with it, or rather thrown a lot of touchdowns. RGIII hasn’t looked anything like the guy that took his team on a 7-game win streak to end the season last year. I think this team finally breaks the streak and gets a home win. PHILLY WINS

Detroit @ Pittsburgh: The Lions are finally putting together the year everyone’s been waiting for. The offense is explosive now that they have a legit run game, and the defense is showing up too. As for the Steelers, they’re in real danger of missing the playoffs for a 2nd straight year. There are even rumors Ben Roethlisberger is looking for a trade. Detroit has a chance to make a statement in the North, and I think they do so on the road. DETROIT WINS

Atlanta @ Tampa Bay: So the Bucs aren’t winless any more, and the Falcons still only have 2 wins. Just how we all saw the South shaping up. I keep not wanting to pick the falcons, but they’re better than the Bucs… I guess. Tampa shutdown the Dolphins run game on Monday, but the Falcons don’t have a run game anyway. Give me the road team. ATLANTA WINS

4/4:25PM Sunday Games

San Diego @ Miami: The Dolphins are in turmoil, the Chargers are inconsistent. Both got off to good starts to the season, but have been bad of late. Both teams have had trouble to get the run game going at times, while both have very inconsistent QBs. Can I pick nobody? No, ok give me the drama free team. SAN DIEGO WINS

San Francisco @ New Orleans: One of my right match-ups here between two of the NFCs best. The niners were absolutely shut down by the Panthers a week ago, while the Saints put on an offensive clinic against Dallas. San Fran needs to keep pace with the division leading Seahawks, while the Saints have to hold off a hot Carolina squad. The 49ers defense is better than the boys, but this game is home for the Saints, and they are nearly unstoppable in the dome. And I think that’s the difference. NEW ORLEANS WINS

Green Bay @ New York Giants: The Pack are starting their 3rd different quarterback in their last 3 games, and two straight losses. Not what you want in an improved North division. As for the Giants, Eli Manning needs a good game, and he always finds a way to play the Pack tough. With the run game finally showing up big time last week, and the defense rounding into shape, I think the Giants make it 4 straight. NEW YORK WINS

Minnesota @ Seattle: The Seahawks put their recent struggles (if you can call winning ugly struggling) behind them with an easy win in week 10. That while the Vikings picked up their 1st win since week 3 on Thursday Night. Adrian Peterson has looked better the last two, but it’s not going to be enough against Seattle’s defense. Not to mention the hawks crazy good running back of their own. SEATTLE WINS

Sunday Night Football

Kansas City @ Denver: Talk about a must-see match-up. The top 2 teams in the West flexed out the Packers/Giants game and for good reason. A combined 17-1, this battle will be key for the number 1 seed in the AFC. And it’s only their 1st match-up. The Broncos offense is far superior to the Chiefs, while KC has the edge defensively. Peyton Manning is banged up (ankles) but will be under center. As good as the Chiefs have been defensively, the Broncos are far more balanced, and this being a home game, to me, this means a tie atop the division come early Monday morning. DENVERWINS

Monday Night Football

New England @ Carolina: I know Sunday Night is probably the biggest game, but this to me, is the most intriguing. The Patriots are starting to round into shape, while the Panthers are maybe the hottest team in the league. New England has been shutdown a couple times this season by defenses similar to Carolina’s but not as good as the Panthers have been. I think Cam Newton and company can run over this team with a little help from their shutdown D. If this were a home game for the Pats, I might pick differently. But it’s not. CAROLINA WINS

The match-ups to get you started and finish you off aren’t necessarily what you’d hope, but it’s still football. So enjoy.